Thursday, September 15, 2016

Multiples and literature circles

Day 7 

Reminders and announcements 
Please check your email regarding after school clubs. 
1. Art with Jada registration forms 
2. Yoga Club 

The Terry Fox Run is next Friday. Please collect your pledges. I will be dying my beard if we meet our school goal. 

Math


Math Makes Sense Lesson 4 - Exploring Multiples 
The Grade 6's learned to identify multiples and common multiples. 
Homework
Grade 6 page 44 questions 1 – 8 

Math Makes Sense Lesson 4 - Adding three numbers 
The students were introduced to different strategies to add 3 or more numbers. 
Key learning to remember 
1. Numbers can be added in any order 
2. A variety of strategies can be used to add 3 or more numbers. 

Homework  
Grade 5 pages 39/40 questions 1 – 10 and reflect

Music

As usual after lunch the students had a music lesson with Mrs. Angus. Parents please check their agenda to see which pieces they have been asked to practise.


UOI - Language 

Extended Novel study 
Roles for literature circles were established. Chapter 2 was used as an exemplar to ensure all students know the expectations. 
The roles are 

  • discussion director 
  • connector 
  • word wizard/illustrator 
  • literary luminary 
Please review the rubric with your son/daughter. 


The students completed chapter 2 and 3 today. 
Each student will be assessed several times throughout the reading of the novel. 

Remember Spelling Post tests will be administered tomorrow morning during the UOI - Language period.